Morbid
It’s a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Morbid ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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The Murder of Olga Kupczyk
Mar 02, 2026In November 1958, Frank Duncan’s pregnant wife, Olga Kupczyk, disappeared without a trace from their Santa Barbara home after enduring months of abusive treatment from her mother-in-law. A short time ...
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This episode covers the tragic murder case of Olga Kupchik, a Canadian nurse who moved to Santa Barbara in 1957 and became entangled in a nightmare scenario with her mother-in-law Elizabeth Duncan. The case explores the dangerously codependent relationship between Elizabeth and her 30-year-old son Frank, a lawyer, and Elizabeth's escalating harassment and threats toward Olga after she married Frank and became pregnant. The story includes Elizabeth's extreme possessiveness, multiple threats of violence, a fraudulent marriage annulment, and ultimately Olga's mysterious disappearance in November 1958.
- Introduction and Personal Updates
- Olga Kupchik Meets Frank Duncan
February Bonus Episode: Smizing Through the Trauma
Feb 28, 2026In today’s March Bonus Episode, Ash & Alaina sit down to unpack Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, the new documentary that takes a long, hard look at ANTM, the world of reality TV, and t...
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A deep dive into the Hulu documentary about America's Next Top Model, exposing the toxic and exploitative practices behind the reality show. The hosts discuss problematic photo shoots, body shaming, racial insensitivity, sexual harassment incidents, and the treatment of contestants, with particular focus on Shandy's sexual assault that was portrayed as cheating and the overall lack of accountability from show creator Tyra Banks.
- Shandy's Sexual Assault Portrayed as Cheating
- Dangerous and Exploitative Photo Shoots
Listener Tales 107: You've got probed!
Feb 26, 2026Weirdos! Get ready to get abducted by this month's batch of listener tales brought to you By you FOR you and ALL ABOUT YOU! This month Listeners are giving the deets of encounters from visitors from ...
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This listener tales episode features stories of UFO encounters and paranormal experiences from Morbid listeners. The hosts, Ash and Alaina, share tales including a possible alien abduction in Wyoming, mysterious sightings at a meatpacking plant, childhood alien encounters, streetlight misidentification, and supernatural experiences in Ireland. The episode is audio-only due to technical difficulties from a blizzard, and the hosts address a previous issue where someone plagiarized another person's dream story.
- Early Morning UFO Encounter and Missing Time in Wyoming
- Childhood Alien Abduction at Age Six
Melissa Ann Shepard: The Internet Black Widow
Feb 23, 2026In the news cycle, an elderly woman attempting to poison her husband would have garnered a pretty small amount of attention from the press, then faded away when a larger story came along. But it didn’...
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This episode covers the case of Melissa Ann Shepard, known as the 'Internet Black Widow,' who targeted elderly men through romantic relationships across decades. The hosts discuss her pattern of drugging and defrauding multiple husbands, starting with Gordon Stewart in 1991 through Fred Weeks in 2012, as well as her long criminal history of fraud under multiple aliases.
- Opening Discussion and America's Next Top Model Documentary
- Personal Updates: Sinners Movie Review and Chicago Cancellation
Amusement Park Disasters: Independent Parks
Feb 19, 2026Since the late nineteenth century, amusement parks have been providing countless hours of enjoyment for people all around the world. Often driven by the latest technology and advances in mechanical en...
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Hosts Ash and Alaina explore the history and dangers of amusement park rides, from the evolution of early "pleasure gardens" in London to tragic accidents at independent parks throughout the 20th century. They examine two major disasters involving rides called the Big Dipper - one in 1930s Omaha and another in 1972 London - while discussing how safety standards evolved and the human toll of mechanical failures and negligence.
- The Origins of Amusement Parks and Pleasure Gardens
- The Derby Racer Disaster at Revere Beach (1911-1929)
Mommy and Clyde: The Crimes of Sante and Kenny Kimes
Feb 16, 2026In the summer of 1998, eighty-two-year-old New York socialite Irene Silverman disappeared from her Manhattan townhouse without a trace. Silverman’s friends were immediately concerned, as it was comple...
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Ash presents the shocking case of 'Mommy and Clyde' - Santa and Kenny Kimes, a mother-son criminal duo whose crimes escalated from arson and fraud to slavery and multiple murders. The case begins with the mysterious disappearance of 82-year-old former ballet dancer and wealthy socialite Irene Silverman from her Manhattan townhouse on July 4th, 1998, after she rented a room to a suspicious man who turned out to be Kenny Kimes. The investigation reveals an extensive criminal empire spanning decades, involving arson, insurance fraud, slavery charges, and the suspected murders of at least three people across multiple states and countries.
- The Disappearance of Irene Silverman
- Santa Kimes: A Life of Crime Begins
Dennis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer (Part 3)
Feb 12, 2026(Part 3 of 3) On the morning of February 8, 1983, a plumber working in London’s Muswell Hill neighbor opened a drainage cover behind a Cranley Gardens apartment building and made a horrific discovery—...
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This episode concludes the three-part series on Dennis Nilsen, Britain's notorious serial killer who murdered 15-16 young men between 1978 and 1983. The hosts detail his final murders, arrest, trial, and conviction while discussing the psychological aspects of his crimes, including necrophilia, dismemberment, and his cavalier attitude throughout the legal proceedings.
- Opening Banter: Super Bowl and America's Next Top Model
- Carl Stotter's Narrow Escape
Dennis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer (Part 2)
Feb 09, 2026Part 2 of 3) On the morning of February 8, 1983, a plumber working in London’s Muswell Hill neighbor opened a drainage cover behind a Cranley Gardens apartment building and made a horrific discovery—t...
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This episode covers part two of the Dennis Nilsen case, documenting his escalating series of murders in London during 1979-1982. The hosts detail how Nilsen lured vulnerable young men to his apartment, killed them through strangulation, and kept their bodies hidden under floorboards or in cupboards. The episode explores his disturbing pattern of treating corpses as companions, his ability to compartmentalize his crimes while maintaining employment, and how police indifference toward the gay community enabled him to continue killing. The case bears striking similarities to Jeffrey Dahmer, with both killers driven by a pathological need to prevent victims from leaving.
- Andrew Ho's Narrow Escape
- Kenneth Ockendend's Murder
Dennis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer (Part 1)
Feb 05, 2026On the morning of February 8, 1983, a plumber working in London’s Muswell Hill neighbor opened a drainage cover behind a Cranley Gardens apartment building and made a horrific discovery—the drain was ...
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This episode begins the first part of a three-part series on Dennis Nilsen, the 'Kindly Killer,' a British serial killer who murdered multiple young men in the 1980s. The hosts discuss Nilsen's troubled childhood, his deep fear of abandonment stemming from his grandfather's death, his struggles with sexuality and identity, failed relationships, and the chilling progression toward his first murder of 14-year-old Stephen Holmes in December 1978. The episode traces his psychological deterioration and disturbing fantasies that ultimately led to murder.
- Current Events and Show Introduction
- Introduction to Dennis Nilsen Case
The “Hitman” Murders
Feb 02, 2026In the early hours of March 3, 1993, someone snuck into the Maryland home of Millie Horn, where she lived with her disabled eight-year-old son, Trevor, and his nurse, Janice Saunders. After shooting b...
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Ash covers the devastating case of the 'Hitman Murders' involving Lawrence Horn, a former Motown audio engineer who hired a hitman to kill his ex-wife Millie, their disabled eight-year-old son Trevor, and Trevor's nurse Janice Saunders in 1993. The murders were motivated by a multi-million dollar malpractice settlement, and the case became notable for involving a literal murder manual purchased from Paladin Press. Both Lawrence Horn and hitman James Perry were convicted and died in prison.
- Lawrence Horn's Rise in the Music Industry
- Troubled Marriage and Trevor's Tragic Medical Condition
January Bonus Episode: New Moon
Jan 30, 2026Weirdos!! It's here! the second deep dive into the twisted world of the Twilight Saga! Grab your brown-tinted filters and emotional support glitter, because Ash and Alaina are back in Forks for a full...
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In this engaging Twilight Saga deep dive, Ash and Alayna dissect New Moon with humor and critical analysis. They explore Bella's toxic coping mechanisms after Edward abandons her in the woods, her growing relationship with Jacob Black as he transforms into a werewolf, and the dramatic rescue mission to Italy when Edward believes Bella is dead. The hosts provide extensive lore from Stephanie Meyer's Illustrated Guide about the Volturi, werewolf shapeshifters, and imprinting, while critiquing the problematic relationship dynamics and questionable choices throughout the film.
- Introduction and Production Changes
- Bella's Birthday Disaster and Jasper's Attack
Listener Tale 106 : Comfy Queens
Jan 29, 2026Weirdos! We invite you to don your softest apparel, get comfy, and settle in for a batch of haunted listener tales! Nicholas DEFINITELY took note of the theme, and set the mood! This episode POPPED OF...
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In this Morbid podcast episode, Ash and Elena dive into haunted house listener tales, starting with a particularly active recording session where their ghost communication app, Nicholas, makes multiple striking appearances. The hosts share four spooky stories: Linda the friendly but possessive ghost, an S.K. Pierce Mansion babysitting experience, and the heartwarming tale of Danny who disappeared after his father's funeral. The episode features genuine supernatural encounters, unexplained phenomena, and touching moments of connection between the living and the dead.
- Introduction and Nicholas Goes Wild
- Linda the Friendly Ghost with Possessive Tendencies
Lizzie Halliday
Jan 26, 2026Lizzie Halliday was known in the late nineteenth century as “the worst woman on earth” and ended up being the first woman EVER to be sentenced to die in the electric chair. References Brooklyn Citi...
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In this episode of Morbid, hosts Ash and Alaina delve into the dark and disturbing story of Lizzie Halliday, dubbed 'the worst woman on earth' in the 1800s. Born in Ireland in 1864, Lizzie's life was marked by a series of suspicious deaths of multiple husbands, violent outbursts, mental illness, and ultimately multiple confirmed murders. Her story culminates in becoming the first woman sentenced to die in the electric chair in New York, though her sentence was commuted. The case raises complex questions about mental illness, culpability, and justice in the 19th century.
- Introduction and Current Events
- Early Life and Immigration to America
The Heaven’s Gate Tragedy
Jan 22, 2026On the afternoon of March 26, 1997, the San Diego County Sherrif’s Department received an anonymous call through 911 reporting a mass suicide at an address in Rancho Santa Fe, California. A single she...
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A comprehensive deep dive into the Heaven's Gate cult tragedy of 1997, where 39 members died in a mass suicide believing they would ascend to a spaceship following the Hale-Bopp comet. The episode explores the origins of cult leaders Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles, their evolving belief system, and how they recruited followers searching for meaning and purpose in their lives.
- Discovery of the Mass Suicide
- Marshall Applewhite's Early Life and Transformation
The Murder of Kitty Genovese
Jan 19, 2026In the early hours of March 13, 1964, twenty-eight-year-old Kitty Genovese returned home from work and parked her car in a lot near her Queens apartment, completely unaware that someone was following ...
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Ash and Elena discuss the tragic 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese in Queens, New York, exploring how the case became infamous for the wrong reasons. They examine the life of 28-year-old Kitty, her relationship with partner Mary Ann Zielonko, the brutal attack by Winston Mosley, and how sensationalized media coverage created the myth of 38 witnesses who did nothing—when neighbors actually tried to help and someone held Kitty in her final moments.
- Kitty Genovese's Life and Move to New York
- Kitty's Relationship with Mary Ann Zielonko
Ricky Kasso: The Acid King
Jan 15, 2026In the early summer of 1984, seventeen-year-old Gary Lauwers was murdered by his friend Richard “Ricky” Kasso in the small Long Island suburb of Northport, New York. Lauwers was stabbed more than thir...
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Elena and Ash cover the tragic story of Ricky Casso, known as the 'Acid King,' a troubled teenager from Northport, Long Island whose heavy drug use and fascination with the occult led to the brutal murder of 17-year-old Gary Lowers in 1984. The hosts explore how satanic panic, drug addiction, and a group of lost teenagers culminated in a sensationalized murder case that obscured the tragic reality of children suffering from addiction and neglect.
- Introduction and Current Events
- The Pennsylvania Grave Robber Case
The Sleeping Sickness Epidemic (1919-1930)
Jan 12, 2026In late 1916, while treating a group of patients at his psychiatric clinic at the University of Vienna, Dr. Constantin von Economo began noticing the appearance of strange symptoms that he could not a...
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Ash and Alena dive into the mysterious history of encephalitis lethargica, also known as 'the sleeping sickness' or 'La Nona.' This bizarre epidemic emerged during World War I, affecting nearly one million people between 1917-1930 with terrifying and varied symptoms including uncontrollable sleep, facial paralysis frozen in horror, catatonic states, and bizarre movements. Despite groundbreaking neurological discoveries made while studying it, the disease remains unexplained to this day, and after mysteriously disappearing in the 1930s, its cause and cure are still unknown.
- Personal Updates and Life Hacks
- Introduction to Encephalitis Lethargica
The Mysterious Case of Sunny von Bulow
Jan 08, 2026Weirdos!! On today's episode Alaina announced the third chapter in the Wren Muller series- The Butcher Legacy . Be sure to visit to PREORDER NOW by visiting butcherlegacy.com . Order NOW to get exclus...
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This episode covers the mysterious case of Sunny von Bülow, a high society heiress who fell into two unexplained comas in 1979 and 1980. The investigation revealed suspicious insulin levels, a black bag of medications, and pointed to her husband Klaus von Bülow. The case resulted in a conviction, successful appeal, acquittal, and left Sunny in a 28-year coma until her death in 2008.
- Introduction and Life Updates
- Sunny von Bülow's Early Life and First Marriage
The Pizza Bomber Conspiracy
Jan 05, 2026On the afternoon of August 23, 2003, Erie, Pennsylvania pizza delivery driver Brian Wells walked into the local branch of the PNC Bank and handed the teller a note warning that he had a bomb and they ...
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Hosts Ash and Alaina dive deep into the bizarre 2003 'pizza bomber' case from Erie, Pennsylvania, where pizza delivery man Brian Wells walked into a bank with a bomb locked around his neck. The complex investigation revealed a twisted plot involving multiple conspirators, greed, murder, and a controversial question: was Brian Wells a victim or a participant? The case's mastermind, Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong, orchestrated an elaborate scheme that went horribly wrong, leaving behind a trail of death and unanswered questions.
- The Pizza Bomber Robbery
- The Bomb Detonates
The Shocking Murder of Terry King (Part 2)
Jan 01, 2026When firefighters discovered the body of forty-year-old Terry King inside the charred remains of his Cantonment, Florida home in November 2001, they assumed the man had been asleep when the fire broke...
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This episode covers the horrific murder of Terry King, focusing on the trial and conviction of his two young sons, Derek (13) and Alex (12). The case involves allegations of abuse, manipulation by a 40-year-old convicted child predator named Ricky Chavis, sexual assault, and conflicting confessions. The story explores the complex dynamics of trauma, grooming, and the justice system's treatment of minors tried as adults.
- Ricky Chavis's Involvement and Initial Investigation
- The Grooming and Abuse Revelations